Job summary
A high profile, accessible and responsive leader with managerial and clinical responsibilityfor the delivery of Advanced Clinical Practice across Cardiology and the emergency and acute footprint. Able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope ofprofessional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, targetsand objectives are met.
The post holder is an experienced professional qualified to Masters Level, who will act asa clinical leader within the Cardiology Service to provide a service workingalongside the Cardiology Consultants and nursing team. They will autonomously clinically assess and manage patients referred to the Cardiology service in conjunction with the consultant to support the faster diagnosis including referrals from the emergency department, the acute medical footprint and face to face/virtual clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be instrumental in providing relevant education for patients and lifestyle advice for their condition. The post holder will be required to ensure evidence-based care is delivered to patients and will be involved in the audit of practice, including leading on the Trusts contribution to service improvement to achieve the National standards in collaboration with consultant colleagues.
Clinical
Co-ordinate the care for Cardiology patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Act as a credible, professional, and effective leader.
- Deliver care according to local, national guidelines and quality standards to ensure delivery of evidence-based, safe, quality care.
- Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate.
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
- Provide leadership to appropriate staff in the service to deliver high quality and effective care, ensuring the needs of patients are a priority.
- Contribute to the appraisal of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.
- Monitor the performance of team members, identifying and implement actions to achieve/maintain standards of care in line with organisational policy.
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
- Responsible for the effective use of resources and budgets, where applicable
- Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
- Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge about wider risk factors.
- Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
- Advise and contribute to investigations following complaints and critical incidents.
- Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
- Manage specifically identified services or projects as agreed.
- Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, clinical pathways, and standards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Act as a credible, professional, and effective leader.
- Deliver care according to local, national guidelines and quality standards to ensure delivery of evidence-based, safe, quality care.
- Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate.
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
- Provide leadership to appropriate staff in the service to deliver high quality and effective care, ensuring the needs of patients are a priority.
- Contribute to the appraisal of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.
- Monitor the performance of team members, identifying and implement actions to achieve/maintain standards of care in line with organisational policy.
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
- Responsible for the effective use of resources and budgets, where applicable
- Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
- Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge about wider risk factors.
- Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
- Advise and contribute to investigations following complaints and critical incidents.
- Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
- Manage specifically identified services or projects as agreed.
- Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, clinical pathways, and standards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
